On this Memorial Day weekend we are going to have a focus in our worship service on trauma and healing, acknowledging the trauma of war and those who endure it, but also on other traumas in our lives. What does the Christian story have to say to us about trauma in our lives and the world? […]
On the liturgical calendar today is Ascension Day. It’s been 40 days since Easter and today we celebrate Jesus “ascending” to heaven as he tells his disciples to wait for him. He says that he will send the Holy Spirit, the Advocate, to grant them power to carry on his mission of healing, reconciliation, and […]
This Sunday’s worship will not contain the elements of surprise and suspense that last Sunday’s did. (Zoom was having problems and we ended up worshiping at 2:00 pm) It will be prerecorded and contain familiar elements. Hymns and prayers – familiar yes, but accomplished with the help of many hands – one set is Jeffrey’s on the organ. It […]